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And more decision making; how much more of this can I take!
I am really sorry that this is not one if my normal flarey blog posts but everything is taking its toll on me and my head is just so overwelmed with emotions, information, thoughts, etc....... So it...
Gosh, that is a hard decision! I don't know that I would choose chemo for a 2-4% difference. And I'm not sure that I think about chemo that makes your hair fall out as "low dose".
My decision was crystal clear - chemo (16 doses over 6 months) would increase my chances by a third. So I did it. I avoided the worst possibilities (no heart damage, wasn't hospitalised with infection) but I got everything else. It was tough and grueling. I was blessed to have a great support network that swung into action to help me through.
The main thing that helped me was to step forward into the treatment plan with a welcoming attitude. I chose to do it, so I would work with it as far as I could. Goodbye reluctance, hello welcome.
Make your decision and then don't mull over it. Step forward into the treatment with loving kindness.
Good luck!
Gillian